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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,437.97, 360,422.60 and 100,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,437.97, 360,422.60 and 100,236.69 is: 150,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,437.97 : 360,422.60 = 100,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,437.97/360,422.60 = 100,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,437.97x = 360,422.60 × 100,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,437.97x = 36,127,567,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127,567,924.01/240,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,257.33

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